The Australian Open 2027 runs from Monday 11 to Sunday 31 January 2027 at Melbourne Park, with Opening Week from 11 to 16 January and the main draw from 17 January. In a campervan, stay at a holiday park in Melbourne's suburbs, take the tram or train to the tennis, and add a few days on the Great Ocean Road.
Australian Open 2027 at a glance
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 to 31 January 2027 |
| Opening Week | 11 to 16 January 2027 |
| Main draw | 17 to 31 January 2027 |
| Where | Melbourne Park, Melbourne |
| Nearest pick-up | Melbourne |
Check the official Australian Open website for tickets and the schedule. Opening Week is usually the cheapest and least crowded time to go.
Why go by campervan
The Australian Open falls in the middle of the Victorian summer holidays, when Melbourne hotels are busy. A campervan gives you a base at a holiday park for the tennis days, and the freedom to spend the rest of the trip on the coast. Victoria's best summer drives, from the Great Ocean Road to Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula, all start within a couple of hours of the city.
Where to stay in a campervan
Melbourne has holiday parks in the inner north and west, within reach of a tram or train into the city. They're busy in January with the tennis and school holidays, so book early. Don't plan to sleep in the van on city streets: most inner Melbourne councils don't allow overnight stays in vehicles.
Campsites near Melbourne→Getting to Melbourne Park
Leave the campervan at your holiday park. Melbourne Park is a short walk from Richmond and Flinders Street stations and has tram stops right outside. Parking near the precinct is limited and a campervan won't fit most car parks.
Trams in the city centre are free within the Free Tram Zone, and a myki card or contactless payment covers trains and trams outside it. Check the Australian Open and Public Transport Victoria websites for event services.
Plan your tennis trip
- Months ahead: book tickets, then your campervan and holiday park for the same dates
- Opening Week (11 to 16 January): qualifying and family days, with smaller crowds
- First week of the main draw: the most matches across the most courts
- Finals weekend (30 and 31 January): book everything early, as holiday parks fill up
- After the tennis: two or three days on the Great Ocean Road before returning the van
Add the Great Ocean Road
Make the most of your campervan between sessions or after the final. The Great Ocean Road begins at Torquay, about 1.5 hours from Melbourne. Two or three days takes in Lorne, Apollo Bay, the Otways and the Twelve Apostles.
January is the Great Ocean Road's busiest month. Book campgrounds and holiday parks along the coast ahead, start early to beat the coaches at the Twelve Apostles, and check the CFA website for fire danger ratings and total fire bans on hot days.
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- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses: outside courts have little shade
- A refillable water bottle
- A light jacket: Melbourne's weather can change fast, even in summer
- Your tickets on your phone, and a charger
Check the Australian Open website for the bag size limit and what you can take into Melbourne Park.
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When is the Australian Open 2027?
Monday 11 to Sunday 31 January 2027 at Melbourne Park. Opening Week runs 11 to 16 January and the main draw from 17 January.
Where can I stay in a campervan for the Australian Open?
At a holiday park in Melbourne's inner north or west, with a tram or train into the city. Book early for January.
Can I park a campervan at Melbourne Park?
Parking near the precinct is limited and won't suit a campervan. Take the tram or train.
How far is the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne?
The road begins at Torquay, about 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
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